PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Caparas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riel Dan Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Caparas
vs
Dan Reyes

185 cm
26
180 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

180 cm
23
183 lbs
13 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

TITAN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danilo Caparas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Riel Dan Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caparas lands with a nice body punch.
Reyes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Caparas tries to avoid it but Reyes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Caparas to the ground. Caparas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caparas.
Reyes throws a body punch but Caparas moves out of range.
Caparas looks to throw the jab but Reyes is out of range.

Reyes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Caparas's guard.
Caparas pulls Reyes in to control the position.
Reyes wants to control from the top but Caparas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reyes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Caparas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reyes is aware though and is defending well.
Reyes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Caparas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reyes landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reyes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caparas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reyes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caparas keeping full guard, as Reyes tries to pass.
Reyes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reyes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reyes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caparas keeping full guard, as Reyes tries to pass.
Caparas is trying to control the position but Reyes postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Caparas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Caparas keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully.
Reyes throws a big right hand that misses.
Reyes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caparas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reyes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reyes stays in close to Caparas's body and controls the position.
Caparas keeping full guard, as Reyes tries to pass.
Reyes trying to control but Caparas is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes scoring with some ground and pound.
Reyes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reyes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reyes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reyes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reyes throws a big right hand that misses.
Reyes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Caparas keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully.
Reyes with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caparas controls Reyes momentarily but Reyes frees himself.
Reyes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reyes wants to control from the top but Caparas keeps moving.
Reyes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reyes wants to control from the top but Caparas keeps moving.
Reyes lands a couple of elbows.
Reyes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caparas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Caparas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riel Dan Reyes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Caparas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Caparas misses with a low kick.
A big left from Caparas misses.
Caparas wants to land a leg kick but Reyes is out of range.
Reyes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reyes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Caparas.
Caparas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Reyes misses its intended target.
Reyes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Caparas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caparas.
Caparas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Caparas wants it to stay on the feet.
Caparas throws a sloppy head kick and Reyes moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caparas tries to work over Reyes's front leg with a kick but Reyes checks it.
Caparas blocks a jab.
Riel Dan Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes misses with a body kick.
Caparas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reyes shoots in looking for a takedown. Caparas tries to sprawl out of it but Reyes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Caparas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reyes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reyes misses with a wild combination.
Reyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caparas manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caparas stuffs the takedown.
Danilo Caparas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riel Dan Reyes.
Reyes misses with a body shot.
Reyes takes a swing at Caparas's ribcage but misses.
Reyes misses with a body shot
and Caparas counters with a good low kick that Reyes was not able to check.
Caparas slips under a jab.
Caparas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reyes misses with a straight right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Caparas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reyes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reyes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reyes misses with an uppercut. Caparas saw that one coming.
Reyes checks a leg kick.
Reyes throws a looping overhand right but Caparas ducks down to avoid it.

Reyes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Caparas to the mat! Caparas manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reyes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caparas is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caparas trying to keep a closed guard but Reyes is proving a slippery customer.
Reyes throwing strikes but missing.
Caparas looking for a sweep. Not yet Caparas, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reyes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reyes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Caparas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Caparas is trying to control the position but Reyes postures up.
Caparas keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caparas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reyes.
Reyes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caparas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reyes throws a big right hand that misses.
Reyes throwing strikes but missing.
Caparas trying to keep a closed guard but Reyes is proving a slippery customer.
Reyes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reyes content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Caparas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riel Dan Reyes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Reyes fails with the takedown.
Reyes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caparas. Caparas obviously looking to wear him down.
Reyes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Caparas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Caparas throws a head kick that misses.
Reyes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caparas was well out of range. Poor timing from Reyes.
Danilo Caparas is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Reyes misses.
Caparas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reyes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Reyes misses.
Nice body kick there by Caparas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes misses with a series of wild punches.
Caparas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reyes doesn't seem bothered though.
Reyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caparas manages to avoid it.
Reyes misses with a shot to the body
and Caparas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Caparas as Reyes shoots in.
Danilo Caparas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riel Dan Reyes.
Caparas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reyes misses with a wild body shot.
Reyes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caparas. Caparas obviously looking to wear him down.
Reyes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Caparas counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Caparas.
Danilo Caparas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caparas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reyes's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reyes misses with a body shot.
Caparas stuns Reyes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reyes tries to land a front kick but Caparas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Caparas dodges the punch combination from Reyes.
Reyes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caparas was well out of range. Poor timing from Reyes.
Reyes shoots for a double leg takedown but Caparas sprawls well. He's pushed Reyes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reyes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reyes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reyes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

It looks like Riel Dan Reyes has been cut.
Caparas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reyes missing with a left hand there. Caparas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reyes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Caparas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Danilo Caparas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reyes throws a body punch but Caparas moves out of range.
Reyes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caparas scores with a hook to the body. Reyes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Caparas stuffs the takedown.
Reyes takes a swing at Caparas's ribcage but misses.
Caparas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reyes misses with a head kick.
Reyes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Caparas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caparas looks to land a body kick but Reyes moved away.
Caparas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reyes.
Caparas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reyes.
Reyes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riel Dan Reyes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reyes checks the leg kick.
Reyes shoots in for a takedown but Caparas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reyes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Caparas rather than just go for the knockout.
Reyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caparas manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reyes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Caparas, right into the meat.
Caparas throws a leg kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danilo Caparas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reyes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riel Dan Reyes!
Riel Dan Reyes gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best 160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).